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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX9V Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX9V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was revealed 2 months later than the HX9V and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH7 grades against the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony HX9V

 FH7 HX9V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Panasonic FH7

 HX9V FH7 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony HX9V

 FH7 HX9V 
LaunchedSeptember 2011July 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX9V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FH7 versus the HX9V.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and HX9V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and HX9V.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography features
Sony HX9V Portrait photography features
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography advice
Sony HX9V Street photography advice
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography factors
Sony HX9V Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition in class (126g)
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (245g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
43
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
34
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony HX9V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-09-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $149 $328